Aloe ‘DZ’ is a complex cross ( it is a cross of Karen’s A. ‘Confetti’ (a yet-to-be-introduced hybrid of A. ‘Frank Reinelt’ by Dick Wright × A. ‘Dental Work’ by Kelly Griffin) with kz#1 (A. divaricata × A. parvula Clone 1), one of the of parents of A. ‘Dragon’. ) created by Karen Zimmerman. It is one of the first three releases from Karen Zimmerman, and it is named for Debra Zimmerman, who has inspired some of Karen's best work. It is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of elongated greenish leaves studded with raised red ridges and tiny distinctive red teeth along their edges.
In horticulture it is also often sold as Aloe 'Red Shade'
The botanical name derives from Latin, aloe (also from Greek), having uncertain origin, and vera ("true") from Latin.
Aloe ‘DZ’
Aloe ‘DZ’ is ca. 12cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 12 cm pot.
